Its more of a way to enhance the experience rather than replace it entirely.
They also can become a field trip supplement.
Building capacities have been reduced, and some students (or classrooms) are limited to remote gatherings.
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In some cases, a virtual field trip might be the only viable option.
But its not just the potential for a captive audience that makes Pocket Galleries worth exploring.
I use Google Pocket Galleries with my Title I school, Russell points out.
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The actual act of learning is different on a field trip.
What theyre great at is putting learning in context and giving a more comprehensive understanding of the big picture.
Thats not to say Pocket Galleries have no educational value, of course.
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It’s possible to pair a Pocket Gallery session with an actual field trip.
Taking a virtual tour beforehand might increase interest in the events to come.
